Children Law Paralegal - London, United Kingdom - Duncan Lewis Solictors

Description

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd):

Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide.

We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients".

A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages.

We give people a voice - that is our ethos.

Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country, has been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and is continuously applauded nationally for the work that it does.

Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards.

We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm' for diversity and inclusion.

In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few.

Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accreditedWe look to recruit dedicated and talented employees in both legal and non-legal capacities, and we are always interested to receive applications from quality candidates.

If you can demonstrate a strong commitment to the areas of law provided by the firm, and you are keen to build a career with us, please apply online with your details and CV.

Family & Children Department Background:

The department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation.

Our family team includes solicitors who have achieved the Law Society's Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring our clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity.

The Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions.

Main Responsibilities of the Role
Report directly to Department Director
Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs
Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Family & Children matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy
Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases
Dealing with correspondence
Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency
Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence
Attending conferences and court
Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
Ensuring compliance with file management.
Key Skills Required
Demonstrate passion and legal experience in a broad range of Family and Children Law
A strong academic background with a Law degree
Clear understanding and application of Family Laws
Business acumen and the ability to market the Company
Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people
Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance
Committed team player, self -motivated and professional
Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
What we offer
Competitive salary
A fantastic supportive team
Excellent progression opportunities
Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition
The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws.

Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.

Equal Opportunities:
Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff.

The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce.

We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, you can also visit our website and apply using our online process.